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Hi! I'm Clary, based out of the beautiful meadows of the Midwest and the fortunate photographer of the deeply, connectively, head-over-heels, crazy in love people you will enjoy during your visit.


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Last week we enjoyed the apple farm with our blackbird fly and favorite Polaroid. The instant film was, well, instant and it's always so much fun to have a picture in a snap...a real live tangible picture. Shooting one roll of b&w and one roll of color, I'm reminded the care, patience and love the whole process takes. After twittering a few pictures from the color roll, Rebecca, described film perfectly, 'romantic'. All the care, patience and love:) 

This got me thinking-what if I could shoot a session with all film? 


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Look at the results, I'm in love the tone of the images. 

So, here's the opportunity. I'm wanting to hear what you would like photographed romantically. The winner for my favorite romantic idea receives a film session. Keep in mind this in no way replaces a traditional session, look at this as a session of adventure and romance. This opportunity is restricted to the St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago area for winter or early spring, for no more than 2 people...2 kids, 1 celebrating their 27 birthday, a baby, lovebirds enjoying 7 years of marriage or 7 weeks of engagement. It doesn't matter just give me a creative romantic session idea in 27 words or less in the comment section of this blog post. Winner announced Friday, October 16th. I can't wait!!! AND of course, feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts on the film:)




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Comments
Karin says:

I need photos of myself and my husband/business partner for our website. Romantic? I get to capture other people's romantic/love filled/hopeful days with the person I love more than anything in this world. I'd say that's pretty romantic. It wouldn't matter where or when - just capturing our every day - normal/dorky selves is my idea of romantic.

(10.11.09 @ 11:26 PM)
Karin says:

OK - My dorkyness really just showed because I didn't see the 27 words or less, so the end part is my idea... me and my husband no matter where or when just being our normal/dorky selves. That's my idea of romantic. And the date the winner is announced will be our 5 year wedding anniversary. What an awesome present that would be. No pressure.
And pee ess ess - LOVE the film pics. The are dreamy. And I'm wondering what apple farm that is.

(10.11.09 @ 11:39 PM)
Brit says:

I absolutely love using film! I think the idea of incorporating digital and film is a great concept.

I love the idea of shooting in the home for a newly married couple. It captures the "newness" and the idea of them creating a "home" together.

(10.12.09 @ 12:04 AM)
Brit says:

P.S. The pictures of the kids are fantastic :)

(10.12.09 @ 12:05 AM)
Amanda Zika says:

Karin - you crack me up and you are not a dork!

Clary, I am a hopeless romantic and find this challenge hard :) I would love a romantic session of Brett and I having an old fashioned date eating outside in the middle of nowhere with candles and then going for ice cream later. That is us :) But I would want to look glamorous while soaking in the night. Like 40's glam. Thanks :)

(10.12.09 @ 06:04 AM)
Kim says:

I'd love to have our engagement pictures shot somewhere warm and cozy feeling. The romantic winter pictures would be nice to contrast our future summer wedding pictures.

(10.12.09 @ 08:28 AM)
Liz says:

My parents celebrating 27 years together cozied up to a warm fire with mugs of hot cocoa in their flannel pjs/robes or winter gear.

(10.12.09 @ 09:02 AM)
paula leme says:

clary, i LOOOVE these! (i also love your boots ;)so, can i play too? hehe
ok, my idea of a romantic session: my husband and i, in chicago, walking around the lincoln park area, maybe having some hot chocolate + a white chocolate raspberry cheesecake (our favorite!) the end :)

(10.12.09 @ 09:11 AM)
Amanda S. says:

Whether it's film or digital you always take the most amazing photos! I think a romantic shoot would be to photograph a couple spending a night out from afar. Capturing the moments where they are just being themselves. The touches, the smiles, the kisses in romantic settings like their favorite resturant, taking a walk or carriage ride in the park, or even their home watching their favorite movies, cuddled up in a blanket drinking hot coco. I know I used more than 27 words but I've never been good a summerizing. :)

(10.12.09 @ 09:18 AM)
Amanda S. says:

Whether it's film or digital you always take the most amazing photos! I think a romantic shoot would be to photograph a couple spending a night out from afar. Capturing the moments where they are just being themselves. The touches, the smiles, the kisses in romantic settings like their favorite resturant, taking a walk or carriage ride in the park, or even their home watching their favorite movies, cuddled up in a blanket drinking hot coco. I know I used more than 27 words but I've never been good at summerizing. :)

(10.12.09 @ 09:19 AM)
Tessa says:

Clary, these pictures are gorgeous, you really capture people's personalities!
Also, I want to participate in the contest :)
My idea of a romantic evening is cooking a meal with Dave & enjoying our great feast together in the end (along with a nice bottle of wine).

(10.12.09 @ 10:19 AM)
Kristi Perez says:

The film shoot is very romantic. I feel like maybe it looks "soft" too. I love it!
In February, I will be 7 months pregnant with our second child : )
Thats a 2 and a 7...

(10.12.09 @ 10:23 AM)
Erin says:

Cool fall afternoon circa 2002...us= poor college kids: grabbed snacks, radio, warm blanket & each other. Quiet romantic corner in park w/changing leaves watching big clouds roll by …perfect & beautiful.

(10.12.09 @ 10:34 AM)
Kim says:

I can do better than my last entry:
Me. Fiance. Fireplace or firepit. February. Engaged 7 months. Wine or hot chocolate. Snuggling. Laughing. Dancing. In love. Soft. Romantic. Playful. Memorable. Glowing. Smiling. Holding hands. Perfection!

(10.12.09 @ 10:36 AM)
Rachael Schirano says:

Fell hard and fast, whirlwind engagement, five years married, four children...still in love Date night in the city, lights, the contrast of gritty urban with soft romance…

(10.12.09 @ 10:50 AM)
Rachael Schirano says:

i also wanted to add that the images from this session are gorgeous...i have looked at them several times + just love them.

(10.12.09 @ 10:52 AM)
Lisa Scherer says:

12 years of romance and 3 little girls later, we still can't get enough of each other. We would love you to capture the peacefulness of "us".

(10.12.09 @ 11:54 AM)
Jessica says:

I love these photos! I'd definitely say they are romantic. I love this challenge and here is my entry :)
My husband and I reliving our first date (five years ago this May). Bowling and rootbeer floats on an early spring evening. Relaxed and fun=romantic, right?

(10.12.09 @ 12:02 PM)
Lisa says:

Well...my husband and I are welcoming our first child into the world this January and I think that's pretty romantic. Or at least maternity or newborn photos of it would be :). We're a fun, madly in love couple who can't wait to meet our biggest blessing - little Olivia Marie. Oh, and we live in St. Charles.

(10.12.09 @ 02:04 PM)
Lindsey says:

LOVE this!! Your kids are just so cute, what an adorable foursome you all are! Would love to have a film session! I'll get back to you with my entry :)

(10.12.09 @ 05:10 PM)
LIndsey says:

TWO big "kids", dressed to the nines. Drunk on love, embarrassingly goofy around lots of young students, where we met. Just US, celebrating SEVEN years.

(10.12.09 @ 05:22 PM)
Pamela says:

oh geez! what a challenge.... hmm....

an ice skating session at steinberg! (even though i can't ice skate AT ALL) i think it would be so romantic. cocoa and kisses included.

(10.12.09 @ 07:50 PM)
Ali says:

Idea: 1/27/09, our 7 month wedding anniversary. Sitting in the bed of Beau's 1970 truck that we took to HS dances. Cozying up, looking at stars. The end. But.... to add another number, our 3rd session with the fab Clary :) Beautiful pics and family Clary, you're so talented, so blessed.

(10.12.09 @ 08:20 PM)
Kristin says:

I love every one of these images! Your family is so fun and I just love when we get a glimpse into the life of Clary and company!

Here's my entry for the contest:
The moment my daughter was born, I became a mother. In January she will become a sister, a moment that will make my heart swell with love.

(10.12.09 @ 08:27 PM)
Christine says:

These are just fantastic! I love the "feel" film oozes out! I love seeing photos of your family because they always make my heart smile :)

You are really willing to travel to Chicago for this session? Chicago holds a very dear place in my heart, it's where Danny and I decided to start our lives together during a very cold winter eight years ago. We are now enjoying our 7th year of marriage. How dreamy would a winter session is Chicago be! Here is my submission :)

The twinkling lights streamed down Michigan Ave, enjoying German treats at the Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza, and I can't forget the yummy, warm pizza! Perfect winter day!

(sorry for the book)

(10.12.09 @ 10:20 PM)
Mel Mac says:

I love all of these pictures and it always makes my heart melt to see you guys. Travis' pic makes me LOL. And I think Jettie is giving Hughes a run for his money in the shutterbug department. Tell my Godson he needs to step up his game, and tell my Goddaughter Good Job!

(10.13.09 @ 04:57 AM)
Christy L says:

Husband and wife welcoming the spring equinox sunrise atop Monks Mound at Cahokia Mounds w/ coffee, hot chocolate, a blanket, and love.

(10.13.09 @ 11:00 AM)
Kelly Park says:

Love these, your kiddos are adorable. I remember when I began shooting b/w film was my favorite.

(10.13.09 @ 03:26 PM)
Kara Kunz says:

two people walking through the park...enjoying the beauty mother nature provides and company of each other...feeling the warmth of your partner as you walk hand in hand...love

(10.13.09 @ 11:00 PM)
Fola Adewole says:

Aww I just want to steal your family and make them mine..sooo adorable and cute...Such awesomeness...

(10.14.09 @ 12:18 AM)
Tori Goessling says:

Here's a romantic idea...Me. My man. The dog. 8 years together. I've told him when he proposes, I want to capture it on film. Cooking. Cuddling. Making Snowangels.

(10.14.09 @ 10:37 AM)
Tori Goessling says:

Here's a romantic idea...Me. My man. The dog. 8 years together. I've told him when he proposes, I want to capture it on film. Cooking. Cuddling. Making Snowangels.

(10.14.09 @ 10:41 AM)
Tori Goessling says:

Here's a romantic idea...Me. My man. The dog. 8 years together. I've told him when he proposes, I want to capture it on film. Cooking. Cuddling. Making Snowangels.

(10.14.09 @ 10:44 AM)
Megan Hornback says:

Hello! I am in love with these photos! Simply put it is natural beauty captured at its best!
My Kind of Romantic: Crisp quiet December morning at the break of dawn, our breaths visible against the air, noses red from the cold, playing in the freshly fallen snow with my fiance of 7 months Waiting to enjoy the sunrise, rays striking the snow reflecting its sparkling beauty, in his arms. (I know a tid bit more than 27words but I had to paint the picture :)

(10.14.09 @ 12:50 PM)
Dallas Donovan says:

My idea…me, Tommy, our new puppy, decorating for Christmas, hanging stockings and ornaments, in our new home. Celebrating the blessings of our first year of marriage!

(10.14.09 @ 10:25 PM)
Kelli says:

Us. Playground. Swings. Merry go round. Slide. We spend hrs on swings talking, flirting, and just enjoying each other’s company. Just a couple of “big” kids.

(10.15.09 @ 02:47 PM)
Andrea H. says:

Me, the hubby, and our 4-legged kid.. bundled up, hiking at Pere Marquette. Taking in the fresh air and breathtaking views!

(10.15.09 @ 04:02 PM)
clary says:

All of your entries, so amazing. The cozy, celebrations of love, hot chocolate, cold noses...we have such beautiful lives, don't we?!!

So, the winner of the romancing photography, Megan H and the vision of fresh snow and seeing breath and love:)

(10.17.09 @ 08:36 AM)
jodie says:

I am a bit tardy in my reply, but you are simply amazing and going to make someone very happy :-) I love the vintage Wonder Years feel!

(10.18.09 @ 06:21 PM)
Megan H says:

Oh how wonderful! Thank You Clary! I am so excited! :o)

(10.19.09 @ 08:22 AM)
Melissa says:

In love with these pictures...so soft and dreamy! And of course the family captured in them is adorable. :) Congrats to the winner of the session...I can't wait to see a sneak peek of those romantic images, I know they'll be wonderful!

(10.19.09 @ 02:59 PM)
Dionna says:

Wow, Clary-
I LOVE the film shots- there is such a sense of purity and chance in them, and a feel of nostalgia for the non-digital age.
Keep it up- LOVE the Blackbird Fly camera- HOW COOL is THAT?!?!?

(10.21.09 @ 05:32 PM)